Stringer relishes scrum-halves battle for next summer’s Lions tour

PETER STRINGER has welcomed the availability of rival scrum-halves Rob Howley and Bryan Redpath for next summer’s Lions tour.

Lions boss Clive Woodward revealed earlier this month that he would be happy to select players who no longer compete in the Test arena for the trip to New Zealand.

Former Wales skipper Howley made it known last season he would relish the chance to pull on the fabled red jersey once again and his form for Wasps suggests he would be a valuable addition to the squad. He will have hit 34 when the tour departs and boasts a wealth of experience, not least with the Lions after winning places on the last two tours to Australia and South Africa, starting all three Tests against the Wallabies.